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Roadbuilding

I-Robot: DOT contractor now cutting Interstate grass with robotic lawnmowers (PHOTOS)

A North Carolina contractor is saving time and money by employing robots. Don’t worry, the robots look less like Arnold Schwarzenegger and more like a normal lawnmower. And they aren’t made by Skynet, but rather by a company called Traxx RF. But these mowers are remote-controlled and that’s been a business boon for Dixie Lawn Service, according […]

August 14, 2015

Roadbuilding

South Carolina DOT chief resigns after one year in office

South Carolina’s Department of Transportation is in need of its third top official in little more than a year after Secretary Janet Oakley submitted her resignation Monday. The State reported Oakley resigned to Gov. Nikki Haley June 1, but the former lobbyist didn’t give a reason for her departure. Oakley said she would remain the SCDOT secretary […]

June 5, 2015

Roadbuilding

South Carolina eyes using $400 million budget surplus for transportation projects

An expected $400 million budget surplus in South Carolina coffers, set to be certified later this week, presents an opportunity to fund other drained programs, such as transportation projects, rather than increase gas taxes. According to a report by The Post and Courier, Gov. Nikki Haley is asking legislators to use their best judgment in determining […]

May 28, 2015

Roadbuilding

South Carolina Senate panel packages gas tax boost with several other fee increases for transportation funding

A Senate panel in South Carolina passed a bill to raise the state’s gas tax 12 cents in an effort to raise money for road repairs, The State reported. The Senate Finance Committee passed the plan 14-8 to raise about $800 million dollars for road construction. The plan replaces a 10-cent gas tax hike for […]

May 1, 2015

Roadbuilding

South Carolina DOT to use FHWA innovation research grant for bridge inspections

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received a $787,104 grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment Program for demonstration programs for “innovative road and bridge work that will lead to better, safer infrastructure.” SCDOT will use the funds for its structural health monitoring (SHM) program to use in visual bridge inspections, […]

April 3, 2015

Roadbuilding

Bill introduced to SC House seeks to increase gas tax while another wants to halt all road construction for 5 years

Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives have filed two bills with very different agendas. If either were to become law, it would have a huge impact on road construction in the state. In section 5 of House Bill 3579, introduced Wednesday, includes language that would not allow new road construction until July 1, 2020. “This section must […]

February 12, 2015

Roadbuilding

Bad roads in South Carolina cost drivers $3 billion annually

Bad roads and bridges in South Carolina cost area drivers $3 billion a year, and as much as $1,300 per motorist. According to the latest Trip report, the expenses are due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays. Research done by the TRIP report, “South Carolina Transportation by the Numbers: Meeting the State’s […]

January 15, 2015

Roadbuilding

SCDOT now offering online traffic streaming

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) now offers online streaming video of traffic as part of its 511 Traveler Information System. The streaming video from SCDOT’s traffic cameras replaces still images that were updated online every few seconds. “Streaming video was always a top requested item from the public,” said Director of Traffic Engineering […]

October 29, 2014

Roadbuilding

Equipment and signs stolen from construction site in S.C.

Police are searching for the thief, or thieves, who stole construction equipment and signs from the side of Interstate 585 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says five batteries for large directional signs used to direct traffic in the construction zone were stolen. Wires on four of the signs had been cut […]

September 5, 2014

Roadbuilding

SCDOT signs biggest road project contract in over a decade

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has signed its biggest contract for a state road project in more than a decade. SCDOT will use its $231 million contract to improve the interchange of Interstates 85 and 385 in Greenville to Flatiron-Zachry Joint Venture. The project will be the state’s largest since 2001 when it spent $631 […]

August 26, 2014

Roadbuilding

South Carolina DOT could start selling roads to local agencies

South Carolina could start selling state roads to local governments — giving control of more than 20,000 miles of roads roads to local agencies — as soon as next year. Related: TxDOT makes significant changes to road maintenance transfer plan The state House’s main budget-writing panel voted Tuesday to approve an amendment that would allow the […]

February 22, 2014

Roadbuilding

Contributed Story: Holland Surveyors founder launches road slope measurement tool with Fowler Wyler Inclinometer

Fowler Wyler Clinotronic Plus enables land survey company’s Accu-Slope product to improve measurement accuracy and speed The Challenge About eight years ago, Holland Surveyors served as a road survey subcontractor to paving companies with the South Carolina State Department of Transportation’s (DOT) interstate rehabilitation projects. For these projects, Holland Surveyors measured the inclination of a […]

May 24, 2013